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What drives diffusion according to the given text?
Gibbs free energy or chemical potential gradient
What type of process is diffusion according to the given text?
Stochastic process
In which direction does diffusion typically occur?
From a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration
Where are mathematical models of diffusion used, according to the given text?
In several fields beyond physics, such as statistics, probability theory, information theory, and finance
What is the central idea of diffusion according to the given text?
A substance spreading out from a region of higher concentration
Test your knowledge about the process of diffusion, including its driving force and stochastic nature. Learn about the movement of atoms, ions, molecules, and energy from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration.
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